🎉 Happy New Year, Chicago! 🎉

Hope everyone’s starting 2026 off strong. Quick intro — we are ramping up for another year in our local real estate business to help with renting, buying, and selling around the city.

If you’re thinking about moving this year (or just have questions about the market), feel free to reach out. Always happy to be a resource.

Cheers to a great year ahead! 🥂

Is it possible to get 26V to 45V in 4 weeks?

Boston or DC — looking for IP litigation associates! DM me.

Hello,

I’ll be done with my masters in Medical Biotechnology in December and have done my bachelors in pharmaceutical sciences.

I am thinking of looking for jobs but I am kind of confused. I don’t know what roles or positions to look up for. Any help will be appreciated.

Location: Canada

Hi Fishes,

I have been offered 37.5 lacs ( fixed ) plus 20% variable for the associate director level . My current fixed CTC is 29 Lacs .

Can you please let me know if this a good offer or I can get more?

Please also let me know what is the salary range for associate directors?

What is the salary range for a senior associate in pwc india (Advisory)?

Hi Fishes,

I have applied to one of the roles about 10 days back and I didn't recieve any calls regarding my screening or interview.

Can someone tell me how many days does it take for the initial screening to happen after applying.

Also, how much time will it take for all the process to happen ( screening + interview + final discussion).

Thanks in advance

Hey every one. I’m looking for an entry level recruiter or customer success associate job. Can anyone assist?

Please give some reactions to this post to help me enable my DM.

Anyone have a Baume & Mercier Classima? How do you like it? Thinking about purchasing one to get up the list w an AD for a Rolex OP

Looking for a Senior Graphic Designer- for a financial firms brand relaunch. They are doing contract to hire- $50hour for contract and $100k after conversion.
Remote now but will need to go into an off 3 days in the future
Looking for someone ASAP!

DM me if interested!

I quit my old job but am working PT for them till they find a replacement. Apparently they could not get a refund on a flight they booked me and my manager is asking if (not me, but I can see it in Teams) I can reimburse for the ticket. It’s $800, anyone know if this is legal?

I'll stick around for the bonus but want to make my side hustle my main career next year.
The side hustle is Scentsy...

OK I will set something up

Looking into preowned watches under <$10k resale value...patek, vacheron, or rollie?

Hey Guys, does anyone know if jp has plans to call people to office full time from next year? I have my joining date as 1st November and want to know if they’ll continue with the hybrid model or no?

How do the different consulting firms stack up in the UAE? I’m looking to make a move and starting to look for opportunities in Dubai. At Accenture Strategy with a focus on digital and analytics

Does Lebanese diaspora really command more power in the MBB and T2 in the region? How can others navigate a career here?

Open ended question: come annual review time, what metrics are you/your team evaluated on?

How is the infostretch UK? Is it good for career growth? I am an Architect and would like to continue my career in being an Architect. I have heard that people working on Goldman Sachs projects have higher visibility than others. Please advise whether I should join as I will be assigned to non-GS project.

Who does the best NY style pizza in Chicago?

Evaluation Criteria:

Delicious pizza sauce
Cheese pull (cheese that melts when the pizza is pulled apart)
Crust crunchiness

Don't hate me but Brookly style pizza >>> Chicago deep dish, any day, any time.

Do you have any favorite places to order catering for lunch meetings or events?

How can I make friends in Chicago?

Looking to make friends near Lincoln Square! 30M. Into chill things to light activity, e.g., going to the movies, archery, escape rooms, etc.

Long shot here. My wife has been trying to get Taylor Swift tickets with no luck. I'd love to come in and save the day. Does anyone have one extra ticket that they'll be willing to sell?

Where to go with kids and grandparents during cold season in Chicago or Northshore? Moved to Northshore recently with 2 kids and parents visiting soon.
1. Restaurant recommendations.
2. Play areas.

Oak park vs. Evanston - thoughts?

Oh boy it was chilly tonight! Not ready for whats to come 😭

How do people afford to buy $1M houses in Chicago? Surely not everyone buying them is rich (which is somewhat of a subjective term). My wife and I are 30 and have a combined income of almost $300k and trying to buy something that expensive seems asinine yet people do it. Am I missing something?

Wedding cake maker recommendations?

Let's post salaries, I'll go first senior 2 ITS 83k big 4

What's your absolute favorite dinner spot in Chi-town? I'm willing to travel, but I'm moving soon so want to hit all of the greats I haven't been to or didn't know about.

Anybody here belong to Midtown Athletic Club? Just joined a couple months back, I love it.

OKRP or Laughlin Constable- which has the better creative opportunities? Not familiar with Chicago market. Any info would be great.

Hi Chicago - just moved here from the UK (via 7 years in Germany) and looking to make some great new friends.

Moved to River North and into trivia nights, most sports, movies etc and would love to find some people open to adding a city newbie to the group!

42m if that matters 🤷🏻‍♂️😁

Contemplating move to Chicago. Female, mid 30s, single no kids but have a dog. Will have a car. Not into the clubbing scene. Want a neighborhood with walkable coffee shop and weeknight eats. Where should I buy? ( remote worker)

Any good grief counseling in Chicago or remote? My dad has late stage cancer and is dying. Need help to process this.

Where are some good neighborhoods to live in Chicago? What salary range is comfortable to get by on? Received an offer and required to relocate.

Black men, best barbershops located in the loop?